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Though the position is not a formal one, Notts are keen to let him sample coaching in the next two months and as such will support him through his level three coaching qualification as well.

“Michael was very shocked at having to retire. We were all shocked,” chief executive Lisa Pursehouse said.

“At the moment he’s getting some coaching experience under his belt. He’s applied to do his level three coaching and we’ll support him with that for sure.

“We’ll do all we can to support him, as will the PCA (Professional Cricketers Association). He’s already doing some work with Ant and the twos and he’ll stay with us until the end of the season doing that.